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Language. “Language shapes the way we think, and determines what we can think about.” Benjamin Lee Whorf (1897-1941) U.S. American linguist. Barrier or Bridge. Any connection in terms?. Consciousness Behavior Culture Language. Language is Symbolic.
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Language “Language shapes the way we think, and determines what we can think about.” Benjamin Lee Whorf (1897-1941) U.S. American linguist Barrier or Bridge
Any connection in terms? • Consciousness • Behavior • Culture • Language
Language is Symbolic • Language, letters are symbols that we create to help share meaning • B - U - S =
Language is arbitrary • We could use any word for any thing – as long as we all agree on what meaning. • Sometimes it is a private meaning interpersonally, FBI • Language changes over time
Language is abstract & ambiguous • Not always as clear • Connotative - emotion • Denotative - dictionary • Static evaluative – I’m shy…is a nervous guy…short-tempered… • Grammar rules and structure
Language is relative • slow, smart, short, long – defined only through comparison • It’s likely… • It’s cold… • It’s cheap • It’s easy
The Impact of Language • Naming and identity • Affiliation • Power • Disruptive • Responsibility